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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Jaylen Wells rises above the sea of defenders for a mid-range shot, Jan. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

Jaylen Wells drafted; Isaac Jones signs NBA contract

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor June 29, 2024

With the 39th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies select Jaylen Wells from Washington State University. When those words were read, Wells’ goal when he came to WSU came true. He was now...

Isaiah Watts shoots from downtown against the Trojans, Feb. 29, in Pullman, Wash

Men’s basketball conference opponents announced for 2024

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor June 6, 2024

The West Coast Conference released the conference matchups for the 2024–25 men’s basketball season Thursday. Among the teams coming to Pullman is Gonzaga, the in-state foes that have avoided Beasley...

Joseph Yesufu attempts a three-pointer against Idaho, Nov. 6, in Pullman, Wash.

Portal movement continues for WSU basketball

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor May 17, 2024

The college basketball transfer portal’s entrance closed at the start of May, but those already in the portal still need to find their destinations. As two more former Cougs have announced their destinations,...

WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) dribbles around UCLA guard Camryn Brown (35) during the second half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game, Feb. 11. 2022

Charlisse Leger-Walker commits to UCLA

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor April 28, 2024

The next stage of Charlisse Leger-Walker’s college basketball career will begin where her WSU career ended. The third all-time leading scorer in WSU women’s basketball history announced on her X...

WSU guard Joseph Yesufu driveson Dane Erikstrup during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Eastern Washington, Nov. 27, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Two more Eagles, one Wildcat follow David Riley to new roost

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor April 25, 2024

When the first Eastern Washington Eagle committed to WSU, Ethan Price, it was thought that he could be the first of many. Now, two of his teammates have joined him in following new WSU men’s basketball...

WSU senior guard Jabe Mullins talks to WSU senior forward Andrej Jakimovski during the Apple Cup, March 7 in Pullman, Wash.

Jakimovski, Mullins to transfer to the Rockies

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor April 25, 2024

Two more Cougs, both of them graduate transfers, have decided on their landing spots out of the transfer portal. Longtime Coug Andrej Jakimovski is headed to Colorado, while Jabe Mullins is headed to Montana...

Rueben Chinyelu thanking the crowd after showing out for the Cougs win over Cal, Feb. 15, in Pullman, Wash.

Rueben Chinyelu to transfer to Florida

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor April 18, 2024

After playing a key role for a WSU team that made it to the second round of the NCAA tournament, Rueben Chinyelu is transferring. WSU’s freshman blocks record holder is headed to Florida, joining a team...

WSU forward Isaac Jones jumps for a layup during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Eastern Washington, Nov. 27, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

EWU forward follows head coach to WSU

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor April 18, 2024

Just a few days after officially losing star point guard Myles Rice to Indiana, the Cougs have landed their first major transfer. Ethan Price is a 6-foot-10 forward out of England who has played the last...

Myles Rice and Isaiah Watts shrug after taking down UCLA, March 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Wheatfield Underdogs: the story of the 2023–24 WSU MBB team

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 17, 2024

The 2023-24 college men’s basketball season saw a team defy all preseason expectations and have one of, if not the best, seasons in program history. That team was the Washington State Cougars.  WSU...

Myles Rice and Dylan Darling dap up ahead of WSUs season opener against Idaho, Nov. 6, in Pullman, Wash.

Rice, Darling, Cluff announce transfer destinations

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor April 17, 2024

Myles Rice announced his transfer portal destination Sunday. The reigning Pac-12 Freshman of the Year may have played his last game for WSU, but he will still be wearing crimson. Now, it will be for the...

WSU center Bella Murekatete jumps for a layup during an NCAA basketball game against UCLA, Jan. 22. 2023 in Beasley Colisuem.

Bella Murekatete earns WNBA opportunity

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor April 16, 2024

Bella Murekatete has played under the bright lights of Las Vegas and up and down the West Coast in women’s basketball’s best conference, but on Tuesday afternoon, she secured herself an opportunity...

Caitlin Clark has done much more than just play basketball

DANIEL: Caitlin Clark the future, regardless of what old guard says

IBRAHIM DANIEL April 16, 2024

The Hawkeyes took on the Huskies in the Final Four, headlined by two superstar guards, Caitlin Clark and Paige Buecker. On April 5, Iowa took on Uconn in the final four, with viewership at an all-time...

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